Salem Raccoon Removal

Call us any time for raccoon removal and wildlife removal in the Salem area. I have spoken with the field technician in Salem and he fully understands Oregon raccoons and their behavior, and the proper methods for humane removal. For me to recommend him, he has agreed to abide by rules of humane wildlife removal, all Marion County and Oregon wildlife laws, and have a thorough understanding of wildlife biology and the concerns associated with critter removal, such as the welfare of the animals, the presence of baby raccoons in the attic, and the need to perform complete wildlife removal services with permanent results, utilizing techniques such as home inspections, preventative repairs, and animal waste cleanup.

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Here is some additional information about our Salem wildlife removal and raccoon control services. We service Salem, Albany Corvallis, and the surrounding areas.

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Salem Oregon Raccoon Control Situation: What do Wildlife Rehabilitators do with Raccoons?

Orphaned baby raccoons are usually taken by a wildlife rehabilitator. In some states in the US and Canada, it is illegal to take down a raccoon or relocate them. Your best option as a homeowner is to call a professional that will take care of the raccoons for you.

About Wildlife Rehabilitators

These rehabilitators do not do an easy job. They have to acquire state-approved licenses in order to be allowed to capture a raccoon. They know the dos and don'ts when handling raccoons and they have a special habitat that they use to raise abandoned pups. When a raccoon is handed to them, they first put the animal into a quarantine period. After that period is over, they treat the raccoons against diseases such as rabies, and distemper. They also feed the raccoons using special formulas and they treat any injuries that were inflicted during the capture of the animals.

If you are able to find a rehabilitation center for a raccoon, you can support them by donations. It can cost a lot of money to raise, feed, and treat raccoons. The center also buys vaccines and cages which they use to free the raccoons after rehabilitation.

Female Raccoons and her Young

If the female raccoon is inexperienced, there is a higher chance that she will leave her pups to fend for themselves. Some of the new mothers can't handle the stress of relocation in suburban areas. If you see a raccoon litters in your attic, make sure that they are not abandoned. A mother raccoon can simply retrieve her litter, especially during nighttime if she senses that the area is unsafe.

Rehabilitation of Raccoons

In some clinics, many professionals are well-versed about the diseases that a raccoon can bring. The pups are exposed to roundworms easily. A pyrantel -based killing formula is used to get rid of these roundworms and pinworms. The dose needs to be injected at least twice before declaring a raccoon safe and parasite-free. After deworming, many experts still monitor the raccoons. They can carry giardia and leptospirosis. These two diseases are harder to detect than rabies. However, they can manifest in symptoms such as extreme agitation and being very active during nighttime. They can also show up months later after the raccoon is released. A veterinarian can take a sample blood vessel and test it for diseases. If the raccoon is proven to carry a certain disease, they can cure it. However, in extreme cases, they take down the animals that are incurable.

This is why a homeowner's best option is to leave the capture and trapping of wild animals to the experts. They can avoid fines and they can also avoid scratches, bites, and diseases. A wildlife rehabilitator can tell you what to do next if you find yourself taking care of abandoned raccoon pups. In some states, it is illegal to keep them as pets. Rehabilitators free raccoons in the wild when the animal is proven to fend for themselves and if they are safe.

If you wish to learn more, click on the How to Get Rid of Raccoons in the Attic home page. For wildlife control, animal trapping services, and raccoon control in Marion County, Oregon, call us at 541-701-3467, and ask to talk about raccoons in the attic in Salem, OR.